The Portland daily press., 1887-09-27
School Committee,

The regular monthly meeting of the School
Board was held last evening, the Mayor pre-
siding. Present: Messrs. Crandall, McGow-
an, Holden, Ring and Dunn.
The records of the past month were read
and approved.
The Superintendent of Schools brought to
the attention of the board the large number
Of pupils in the High school, and the neces-
sity Of an additional teacher Mr.. Dunn
read communication from Col Merrill re-
questing that another teacher be provided
for that school and on motion of Mr. Dunn
1t was
Voted, That an additional teacher be en-
ployed In the High school at the usual salary
OF $500 per annum; and that Miss Harriette
l.. Williams be transferred from the Butler
school to that place, and that the supervisors
Of the Butler school be authorized to fill her
place temporarily in the latter school.
The names of various pupils Of the High
school were read asking for relief in their
studies on account of physical disability,
and 1t was
Voted, That such relief may be granted on
the condition of producing a certiieate from
their family physician that such relief Is nec-
esSary, and with the understanding that a
diploma is not to be expected so long as any
required study is omitted.
The resignation of Miss f. Z. Blake of the
North School was read and accepted, to take
effect on her request at once; with the un-
derstanding that the two sections of the sec
ond class are to be consolidated so long as
the supervisors deem it advisable.
The secretary read communication from
Col. Merrill, setting forth that the crowded
condition of the kindergarten school de.
mands more.furniture and additional assist
ance On motion Of DR.. Crandall
Voted, That Col. Merrill be authorized tc
procure such additional assistance and furn-
iture as he deems necessary for that school.
On motion Of Mr.. McGowan
Voted, That the school agent be requested
to procure white curtains for Miss Taylor's
and Miss Browns rooms.
On application, the Mayor promised to
provide number tables" for several sixth
class rooms needing them.
The supervisors and superintendent re.
ported very favorably on the present condi
tion Of the various schools at the opening Of
the year.
Mr. Dunn brought up the matter of the
school house for Crotch Island, and in reply
the Mayor informed the board that he has
in his hands and soon to be opened offers
from various parties to construct that sehoo
house, and that work will begin at once.
The Superintendent, being questioned as tC
the withdrawal of children from the Peaks
Island school, stated that the school house
on the opening of the school was found tc
be in an unfit condition for occupancy
owing to the proximity of the privies, but
that the committee on public buildings hav.
ing made arrangements to replace the same
| farther off, and to make other necessary
changes, the school would no doubt resume
| tomorrow.
On motion Of DR.. Crandall,
Voted. that the School Agent be author
| lied to procure a Webster's Unabridged Die
| tionary for the Shailer School, and clocks as
needed in same school.
Bills and pay rolls for the month, amount
ing to S6,274.3S, were read and approved.
Mr.. Dunn brought to the attention of the
board the condition Of the chairs in one Of
the rooms in the West School, and on hil
motion,
Voted. That the School Agent be directed
to have the same repaired as early as pos
| sible.